Morecambe Bay Lead Adviser - North West, United Kingdom - Natural England

Natural England

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North West, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Salary:

- £27,273
Job grade:

Higher Executive Officer
Lead Adviser
Contract type:
Permanent
Type of role:
Environment and Sustainability
Operational Delivery
Working pattern:
Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
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Location

North West EnglandAbout the job

Job summary:

This position can be based at Crewe, Kendal, Manchester
Job description:

Do you have a passion for nature and the environment? Do you want to make a real difference and secure significant environmental gains in the present and the future? Do you enjoy working in a team? Can you see yourself advising communities and customers to maximise gains for the Natural Environment?

If this appeals to you, a career at Natural England offers rewarding opportunities to secure environmental improvements and play your part in creating a better future for people and nature.

The priority work Natural England is delivering includes:

Establishing a Nature Recovery Network to help wildlife thrive
Monitoring environmental changes to identify and help reduce the effects of climate change
Working with farmers and landowners to develop greener food production methods
Advising on plans for new developments to maximise gains for nature, and
Providing ways for people to better connect with nature, including green social prescribing.

We are the Government's Adviser for the natural environment, playing a vital role in delivering the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan, an ambitious vision which brings new opportunities to protect and enhance and to achieve real outcomes for the environment.

Job description

Job description

We provide environmental leadership across an area of 6 million people and home to some magnificent natural assets, where Nature Recovery and Partnerships are at the heart of everything we do.

Restoring habitats, reconnecting the natural environment and connecting people with nature across the Lancashire uplands of West Pennine Moors and Bowland Fells, the wetlands and rivers of Cheshire, the wildlife-rich Irish Sea coast and urban heartland of Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region.

Morecambe Bay is internationally important part of our coastline, it's home to wading birds, saltmarsh habitats, mudflats and many species of flora and fauna.

Morecambe bay is a Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSIs), Special Protected areas (SPA), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and a Ramsar site.

You will be working on exciting externally facing projects and be responsible for the statutory responsibilities across the site. This role requires a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changes.

The position will be hosted by the Coast and Marine team in Cheshire to Lancashire. The role requires work with other Natural England staff locally, nationally, and engagement with relevant external stakeholders and partners.

Wherever possible Natural England accommodates requests for both full-time and part-time hours and other flexible working patterns to help employees achieve a good work/life balance and maintain their health and wellbeing.

Natural England provides excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development tailored to your role. From induction to ongoing learning and development, everyone in Natural England is supported to develop their skills and capabilities.

Everyone has 10 days to devote to personal learning and development, as well as an additional 3 days to volunteer.

You will have access to Civil Service Pension and benefits arrangements and generous leave allowances (33 day per year pro rata), as well as flexible working, to help you achieve a work-life balance that works for you and us.

You will have access to a range of benefits including discounts on shopping vouchers, cycle to work scheme, and childcare vouchers.

You can also join the Civil Service Sport club which offer discounts on a range of sports and leisure opportunities as well as social events.

Natural England is a fantastic place to work, where difference is celebrated.

We're committed to fairness and equality for all, so you feel valued for who you are and what you do.

Our shared values help us work together to benefit the communities we serve. Our thriving employee-led diversity networks support our inclusive culture and contribute to our Diversity Action Plan.

Locations

If Crewe is your closest office, please consider travel to Morecambe and surrounding areas when selecting your office choice.

Pay

It is Natural England policy to employ at the entry point of the salary range.

Key tasks/principle activities

Develop a good understanding of Morecambe Bay including the site dynamics, pressures, and impacts.
Deliver statutory casework advice (consent/assent, compliance, enforcement) and work with internal